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Hello friend, this is one discussion I would like to help out coming from a mosquito infested tropical country, again first things first, I hope you do not scratch it till it opens because you could expose yourself to secondary bacterial infection and being a borderline diabetic, I do not think this is a wise thing to do, I hope you are not also prone to scarring. Did you know that itch is one of the mildest form of pain? I read the other post about cortisone and that itch is actually our body reacting to the poison, yes they are right that's why reactions differ from person to person, cortisone is good for stopping itch instantly because it suppresses the immune system but you have to consult a doctor or dermatologist first since it's a steroid and it's not recommended for use in self medication. I know that your main concern is the itch, but with mossies prevention is better than cure, see to it that you do not have holes in your screens and no stagnant water like pails and barrels hanging around,also see to it that your gutters are clean from leaves and debris, you might also consider a mosquito net similar to what special forces are using when they are in the tropics that you can buy in a surplus military store, insect repellants, I also saw a cheap solar powered electronic mosquito repellant that you strap on to your belt on ebay, good luck my friend and I wish you the best

Poor alaskanray, it may sound crazy and first it hurts but dabbing the bite with vinegar also helps a lot. It will sure stop itching.

lighter fluid or gasoline... that's what my allergist suggested all those years ago

hi alaskanray I take two benadryl tablets several times a day for hives I get from things I am allergic to. I do not get mossies bites fut if I did I would take my benadryl as the itching is caused by our bodies allergies to the venom. this really does help the itching also calamine lotion may help. I use cortisone ointment on hives from allerfies and it really stops the itching.

Hi Alaskanray I'm lucky that mosquitoes don't like me. I don't think I taste good to mosses as you call them. You might try vinegar on your skin. You can buy those personal mosquito repellents. They look like a little fan. They say they work to shield against mosquitoes. You also might check your property for standing water. Just a little standing water can breed out millions of mosquitoes.

Try calamine lotion (the pink stuff you put on rashes). It helps soothe the itch a lot. If you're like me and you tend to swell up huge with them as well, take a few Benadryl allergy pills as per the directions on the bottle and it will relieve the itch as well as bring down the swelling. Hydrocortisone cream works well for small spots that itch, or even GoldBond anti-itch lotion. Whatever you do, don't scratch! It can make them more painful and last longer, and in my case it tends to make them swell more too. Try to leave them alone and let them heal. If you start to have a bad reaction to a bite, don't hesitate to call your doctor.